From new tracks to night stages, ancient Roman mining trails to modern bike park chutes, this legendary venue tested every element of racecraft, resilience, and trust in your setup.
For Pivot Factory Racing, it was a weekend of near misses, breakout moments, and big-time heart. And through it all, Reynolds wheels delivered the traction, control, and race-day durability needed to ride full gas from first light to floodlights.

Downhill – Razor-Thin Margins and Grit Under Pressure
The newly built La Thuile DH track came alive under dry, dusty skies. Wide-open grassy turns gave way to steep, technical descents—forcing riders to dig deep into line choice and commit hard through constantly evolving conditions. Reynolds DH wheels, known for their unmatched tracking stability and race-tuned stiffness, were right at home on the edge.

Roger Vieira came heartbreakingly close to finals—just under a second off in Q1, then just two spots shy again in Q2. The form is building, and with his confidence growing aboard his Reynolds-equipped Pivot Phoenix, Roger’s time is coming.

Remy Meier-Smith had his Q1 run red-flagged and was forced into a rushed re-run. Q2 saw him charge hard, but he too fell just short—0.3 seconds off the cut. It was a tough pill to swallow after showing such pace throughout practice, but Remy’s speed is unmistakable, and his DH-specific Reynolds wheels kept him dialed through every turn and compressive hit.

Ryan Griffith, just regaining momentum after injury, took a hard crash during Q1 and was taken to hospital. Fortunately, there were no fractures—but a dislocated shoulder will see him sidelined once again.

Bernard Kerr made his return to practice laps in La Thuile. While he didn’t line up for racing, his progress toward full recovery is steady, and the team is hopeful for a full-strength comeback soon.

Jenna Hastings made the smart call to sit this one out, focusing on rebuilding confidence after her Loudenvielle crash. Racing demands full commitment—especially on a track like this—and Jenna is wisely putting long-term health and mental readiness first.

Enduro – Four Stages, One Big Night, and Reynolds at the Core
The Enduro World Cup’s sixth round featured a grueling four-stage layout, including a World Cup-first night stage that brought massive crowds, electric atmosphere, and a whole new dimension to racing. With massive descents and blown-out corners in the sun, followed by floodlit, high-speed chaos under the stars, riders needed equipment that could hold up in every condition imaginable. That’s where the Reynolds Blacklabel 309 Enduro wheels came in—lightweight, compliant, and ready to track straight through the most unpredictable terrain.

Edward Masters had a rough start after sliding off in Stage 1 but bounced back with solid, composed runs to end the day 29th overall. The course demanded total bike control, and Ed’s wheels soaked up the hits and held firm through the loose, technical chutes.

Morgane Charre, still managing her knee injury, gritted through the pain with trademark consistency and control. Not yet racing at 100%, she still brought home 4th place—a testament to her toughness and the stable, vibration-dampened platform her Reynolds wheels provided.

Matthew Walker was in flying form, winning Stage 3 and heading into the final stage just three seconds off the lead. In the high-pressure night finale, he went all-in—but a crash in a rocky section derailed his podium push. He still finished 6th overall, his best performance of the season and a crystal-clear signal that big results are within reach.

With strong individual efforts across the board, the Pivot Factory Racing enduro squad finished 2nd in the team standings, reinforcing their position among the elite teams on the circuit.
Reynolds Wheels: When It Counts Most
Whether navigating the chaos of blown-out berms under stadium lighting or charging steep root gardens at World Cup DH speeds, Reynolds wheels give Pivot Factory Racing what they need most: stability when it’s wild, responsiveness when it’s tight, and durability when nothing else matters.
The Blacklabel DH and BL309 Enduro platforms feature tuned carbon layups, asymmetric rim profiles for perfect spoke tension, and Industry Nine Hydra hubs for instant engagement—making them the wheel choice for riders who don’t hold back.

Looking Ahead
As the dust settles in La Thuile, the Pivot enduro squad enters a well-earned mid-season break, while the downhill crew sets its sights on Andorra for the next round of World Cup racing. With riders building form, recovering smart, and trusting what’s beneath them, the team is primed for a powerful second half of the season.
At Reynolds, we’re proud to be part of every corner, every climb, every drop, and every final sprint to the tape. This is World Cup racing—this is Reynolds.